Man Pays $800 for Tiny Projector That Needs Twisting to Adjust Image

KEY POINTS

•TCL launched the PlayCube in 2026, a compact portable projector with 1080p resolution priced around $800.
•A tester used the PlayCube with Google TV both on a two-month road trip and at home successfully.
•The device’s battery lasts about 3 hours and the image can be adjusted by twisting it, eliminating the need for a tripod.

In 2026, TCL decided that what everyone really wants is an $800 1080p projector small enough to fit in your hand—dubbed the PlayCube—perfect for spontaneous cinema anywhere, anytime, but especially when you want to pretend you’re doing hand Pilates by twisting it for image adjustment! Tested by an intrepid user on a two-month road trip then at home, its three-hour battery reportedly shines brightest in 'bright...' conditions, which suspiciously got cut off mid-sentence in the product pros—maybe the battery life is like that awkward silence at parties? Offering Google TV functionality, this pocket entertainer packs a lot of fun, minus the tripod and, apparently, any real explanation for its price tag. Whether $800 is a reasonable price for instant finger exercise wrapped in flickering light, TCL may just redefine on-the-go entertainment—or knuckle strain fashion.